Update 1, titled Demon Invasion, is a major content update for Anime Crusaders. It was released on September 30, 2025. This update introduces a new rarity tier, the Infinity Castle game mode, and a variety of new units.
Overview
- Release Date: 30 September 2025
- Update Name: Demon Invasion
- Key Feature: Introduction of the Crusader Rarity
New Units
A total of 10 new units were added in this update, ranging from Banner units to exclusive Event drops.
| Unit Name | Rarity | Source / Obtainment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akuzo vs Renkuro | Mythic → Crusader | Banner | Evolves from Mythic to the new Crusader rarity. |
| Tengin | Secret | Portal | Portal exclusive unit. |
| Daume | Mythic | Banner | |
| Enmo | Mythic | Banner | |
| Giu | Mythic | Banner | |
| Tanjuru | Legendary → Mythic | Banner | Evolves from Legendary to Mythic. |
| Sweet Witch | Mythic | Infinity Castle | Traitless Mythic drop. |
| Rio | Mythic | Infinity Castle | Season 1 Reward. |
| Kensu | Mythic | Tournament | Tournament exclusive. |
| Loid | Farm | Banner | Economy/Farm unit. |
New Content
This update expands the playable content with new stages, rarities, and progression systems.
General Additions
- New Rarity: Crusader (The highest current rarity tier).
- New Evolutions: 7 new evolutions added for existing or new units.
- New Relics: Added to the drop pool.
- New Cosmetics: New skins added for Cid.
Game Modes & Stages
- New Story Stage: A new chapter added to the main campaign.
- New Legend Stage: A higher difficulty challenge stage.
- New Portals:
- Standard New Portal.
- New Secret Portal.
- Quests: 2 New Quest Lines added for player progression.
Gameplay Updates
Several adjustments were made to the core gameplay mechanics, including new materials and item types.
- Mechanics:
- New Passives added to units.
- New Abilities implemented.
- Items & Materials:
- New Material: General crafting/upgrade material.
- New Evolution Materials: Required for the 7 new evolutions.
- New Food Item: Likely used for unit leveling or buffs.
- Store & Visuals:
- New Bundles: Added to the shop.
- New Cutscenes: Added for Story/Legend stages.
- New OST: Original Sound Track added to the game.
Wiki Editor Notes
- Although the update header in the official log states “9 New Units,” the detailed list contains 10 entries (Akuzo vs Renkuro, Tengin, Daume, Enmo, Giu, Tanjuru, Sweet Witch, Rio, Kensu, Loid). All 10 have been listed in the table above.
- The “Akuzo vs Renkuro” unit is the first unit confirmed to utilize the new Crusader rarity.